A 49-year-old female asked:
Can a tubal ligation be reversed i am 47 years old
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes, : Yes, a tubal ligation can be reversed. But at age 47 years old you are not likely to have viable eggs in your ovaries. The chances of natural conception and carrying a pregnancy to term at this age would be so low, that i don't know why you would consider this surgery. Mother nature only designed us to bear children until a certain age.
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Dr. John Kirkanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Yes : Yes the surgery is called a tubo-tubal reanastamosis or reconnection. It is a microsurgery and is often done with robotic assistance in order to minimze risks and trauma to the sensitive tubes. Its success can range as high as 70-80% or more in studies. As noted in the other answer, there are other issues to take into consideration. While miracles occur daily, the success rate for pregnancy at 47 (even with ifv with your own eggs) is around one percent. Donor eggs of course completely change the picture but do not require a tubal reversal, only ivf. If you have fertility potential documented at this age, ivf is your best bet. In general if someone offers to do your reversal it will likely be cash out of your pocket, $5-15 thousand that they would be stealing from you (insurance does not usually cover reversals). Be wary. Sorry for any depressing news. Just trying to keep it real! let me know if we can guide you further and have a blessed day.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
With tubal ligation is it more probable to reverse in a younger woman or older woman?
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Dr. Steven Weissberganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 57 years experience
No difference: If it was done properly, it will be equally hard to reverse in younger or older woman. It also depends on how long ago it was done.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
I am 26 years old. I have three children and really regretting my tubal ligation and endometrial ablation. I do not bleed at all but occasionally have brown thick discharge. Is there any type of procedures and medications that would help me to carry a chi
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Surrogacy: Its where you find someone that will carry a baby for you.Your hubby's sperm is added to eggs harvested from you and they use IVF to plant the result ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
34 years old, had tubal ligation via resection 12 years ago. Had two full periods 12 days apart, still spotting, heaviness and cramping in uterus.
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Irregular periods are one of the most common problems Obgyns treat.: If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections & hormonal changes can... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
I am 33 year old women and have 2 kids . I am thinking about tubal ligation . I want advice ? Is that better with essure permanent birth control?
Dr. Usha Mukhytaranswered
Gynecology 28 years experience
Yes and no: You must think of worst that can happen and wanting more childen in future as loosing kids to accident or sickness and re mariage
if you are still s... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How effective is tubal ligation 5 years after the procedure?
Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 42 years experience
Very: Usually tubal ligation failures will occur within the first year or so. Tubes don't normally "grow back" together after that.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
How can i find out if i had tubal ligation done 19 years ago...Im engaged and want to have a baby..
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Records release: You need to execute a records release to any doctors or hospitals that you may have received care from in the past. An Operative report in those recor... Read More
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